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Nemours Children’s Hospital

Orlando, FL

Pediatric healthcare in Central Florida has been transformed by a new facility that aligns outpatient and inpatient care, and features the area's only emergency department designed especially for children. The sleek, award-winning design showcases the uniquely family-focused program, as well as technology and building features.

Ambulatory and acute care spaces for medical specialties are housed in adjacent wings of the same floor and share waiting spaces. Whether hospitalized or visiting a clinic, children see the same physicians and clinical staff. Familiar faces and continuity of care reassure both patients and parents.

Private patient rooms provide home-like overnight accommodations for parents. Elevator lobbies include laundry facilities and a concierge station. Family lounges, playrooms, rooftop terraces, interactive water features, a discovery garden, and an outdoor stage contribute to a vibrant healing environment. The program also supports research and education activities.

This project was delivered in collaboration with Perkins+Will, Associate Architect.

Merit Award, Top Honor in Healthcare

Sustainable Design is Healthy Design

Located in Lake Nona Medical City, the facility uses bioswales and retention ponds to collect and manage rainwater.

The patio and event lawn with interactive water feature allow patients and their families to enjoy the natural environment.

Light installations allow visitors to change how they and others experience the built environment.

An art installation brings a pop of bright color to the monumental staircase at the lecture hall

The dining space is filled with natural daylight and brightly colored furnishings.

Whimsical shapes and colors transform the emergency waiting area into an inviting play space to help alleviate stress.

The sleek modern design uses bold geometry and contrasting materials to emphasize the patient drop-off area.

One of only three children’s hospitals in the United States to achieve LEED Gold certification, Nemours continues to implement aggressive green strategies in its day-to-day operations. By using less energy and water, the hospital can save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier environment for patients, staff, and the community. The project uses 22% less energy than the ASHRAE 90.1 baseline.